Chapter 209: Orochimaru's Exposure
Chapter 209: Orochimaru's Exposure (th update)
Hanekawa returned to the team.
Seeing that he was not injured, Hinata Hizashi and Chen Baojun did not ask any further questions.
Needless to say, the ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village had been dealt with by him.
The material transport team continued on the road.
Just like before, Hanekawa stood on the roof and used his mind's eye to scout the surroundings.
Time passed slowly, and in the afternoon, they finally arrived at the base camp of Konoha Village and Sand Village.
"Hanekawa!"
A faint fragrance wafted over.
Yuhi Kurenai's beautiful and delicate face appeared in front of Hanekawa.
Her face was all smiles and she was in a visibly good mood.
Hanekawa reached out and touched her head.
He looked back and saw Nohara Rin behind Yuhi Kurenai.
She was relatively reserved and stood there, wanting to say hello but not daring to speak.
Before, she wasn't so conflicted, but now she noticed the change in Hanekawa's position in her mind.
Plus, she knew that Yuhi Kurenai liked Hanekawa, so she felt at a loss as to what to do.
"Has anything changed in Konoha Village?"
Kurenai Yuhi took the initiative to grab Hanekawa's hand and walked towards the base camp.
"as usual."
Hanekawa suddenly remembered something and said, "I brought you some snacks from Konoha."
"Where?"
Yuhi Kurenai's eyes lit up like rubies.
"for you."
Hanekawa casually handed her a storage scroll and said, "I bought it two days ago. If you want to eat it, you have to warm it up first."
"Know it!"
Xihihong said with a smile.
"You and Lin eat first. I'm going to go see the teacher."
Hanekawa released her little hand and said.
"then you go."
Kurenai Yuhi knew that he had to report the mission to Tsunade, so he didn't say anything else.
"Where is the teacher?"
Hanekawa asked casually.
"Rest in her tent."
Kurenai Yuhi explained, "She just came back from a mission, and I heard she had a fight with the Fourth Mizukage."
"The Fourth Mizukage?"
Hanekawa was a little surprised, "He actually dared to come out?"
"do not know."
Xihi Kurenai shook her head and said.
"Then I'll go find the teacher first."
Hanekawa turned and walked towards Tsunade's tent.
"Lin."
Xihihong asked in surprise, "Why do I feel like you're not in a good mood today?"
"No."
Nohara Lin said quickly, "I'm very happy."
"Let's go try the snacks Hanekawa bought."
Xihihong didn't think much about it and said with a smile, "If it doesn't taste good, let him make us a snack in the evening!"
"Ah."
Nohara Lin said with a sigh of relief.
Hanekawa walked into Tsunade's tent.
She was sitting on the carpet, looking at a map of River Country.
"came back?"
Tsunade asked without even looking up.
The only person in the entire Konoha Village camp who dared to enter her tent without knocking was Hanekawa.
"Ah."
Hanekawa walked up and sat down opposite her.
His eyes couldn't help but fall on Tsunade's bare feet.
She looked snow-white, tender, and boneless, making him want to touch her... Oh no, give her a massage.
"Did you encounter any accidents?"
Tsunade probably sat for too long, so she stretched out her legs.
The dark blue trousers were slightly tightened by her movements, highlighting her plump thighs.
"No."
Hanekawa paused, then asked curiously, "You met the Fourth Mizukage?"
"Ah."
Tsunade put down the map and said, "His water jutsu and wind jutsu are both good, and his strength is not much worse than the Third Mizukage."
"Did he fight you and then retreat?"
Hanekawa asked in confusion, "What does he want to do?"
"Maybe he just wants to establish his prestige."
Tsunade suddenly laughed and said, "I think he knew you were not here, so he dared to come out."
Hanekawa was slightly startled.
To be honest, he was a little skeptical, but after thinking about it carefully, it made sense.
If he was at the Konoha Village base camp, unless Karutagi Yagura brought the Three-Tails Jinchuriki with him, he really would not be able to defeat him and Tsunade.
"It sounds like I'm about as important as the teacher now."
Hanekawa touched his chin and said.
"What do you say?"
Tsunade's lips curled up slightly as she said, "Who dares to ignore a ninja who captured the Four-Tails alive and killed the Third Mizukage?"
"Too."
Hanekawa nodded slightly.
He found that he had not only stolen the reputation of genius from Kakashi Hatake, but had also stolen most of the limelight from Minato Namikaze.
At this time, Golden Flash should have shined, but he didn't achieve much.
how to say?
Hanekawa also compensated them.
Hatake Sakumo did not commit suicide.
In future Nine-Tails Rebellion, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki will most likely not be sacrificed.
Because by that time, Hanekawa and Tsunade would definitely be in Konoha Village, and it would not be a problem for them to deal with Uchiha Obito.
"Teacher, what are you looking at?"
Hanekawa bent down and looked at the map on Tsunade's lap.
But his eyes uncontrollably fell on the clothes that showed off the beautiful and full curves.
This auto-aim cannot be turned off at all.
"This is the new base established by the Hidden Mist Village."
Tsunade stretched out her hand and pointed to an island not far from the sea on the map.
"Teacher, do you want to take down this stronghold?"
Hanekawa raised an eyebrow and asked.
"This is a gift to the Fourth Mizukage to celebrate his appointment, and also a reward for his actions today."
Tsunade said with a chuckle.
"As expected of a teacher, revenge is here."
Hanekawa gave a thumbs up and said.
"This is not called revenge."
Tsunade patted his hands and said, "This is called deception in war."
"I will go with you."
Hanekawa took this opportunity and grabbed her hand.
"You must go."
Tsunade glanced at him and said, "As a water-style ninja, you can play the greatest role in attacking the island."
"Ah."
Seeing that she did not pull her hand back, Hanekawa started playing with her slender fingers.
"There is one more thing, which concerns you."
Tsunade paused and asked, "Do you know the Kizuna clan?"
"heard about it."
Hanekawa's mind moved, and he probably guessed what it was, "I remember that the second generation Mizukage was Hozuki Huanyue from the Hozuki clan."
"Then do you know the connection between the Kizuna clan and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen?"
Tsunade asked again.
"The Kizuna clan keeps the summoning scroll of the seven ninja swords."
Hanekawa smiled and asked, "So the Kizuna clan wants to take back the seven ninja swords from me?"
"good."
Tsunade nodded and said, "The Hozuki clan has a genius named Hozuki Mangetsu who has threatened to defeat you."
Hanekawa thought to himself, as expected.
Mangetsu Hozuki is the elder brother of Suigetsu Hozuki and one of the second group of Seven Ninja Swordsmen. The ninja swords he wields are the double swords, Aoi.
But he is very talented. In the original work, it is said that he can skillfully use seven ninja swords.
In addition to swordsmanship, he also has the secret water escape technique of the Kizuna clan.
For example, the art of water transformation.
He can turn his body into liquid, becoming immune to all physical attacks, but his weakness is lightning-style ninjutsu.
Now, because of Hanekawa's butterfly effect, this genius of the Kizuna clan has no ninja sword to use.
In addition, since he has the Ninja Sword Summoning Scroll, it makes sense for him to target Hanekawa.
"Has he arrived at the battlefield in River Country?" Hanekawa's mind moved, and he was attracted by Mangetsu Kizuki's water transformation technique.
"right here."
Tsunade raised the corner of her mouth slightly and pointed to the island she had just been to.
"you do this delibrately?"
Hanekawa was stunned for a moment, then raised his eyebrows and asked.
"My student has been provoked, and as a teacher, I naturally have to help him."
Tsunade raised her hand, pinched Hanekawa's face, and said.
"Teacher, you are so cute."
Hanekawa blinked and said.
"What are you talking about? You have no respect for your parents!"
Tsunade glared at him and flicked him hard on the forehead.
"is teacher."
Hanekawa said with a cute look on his face.
"There's really nothing I can do against you."
Seeing that his attitude changed so quickly, Tsunade had no choice but to let him go.
"When are we going to attack this stronghold?"
Hanekawa changed the subject and got down to business.
"Tomorrow morning."
Tsunade thought about it and said with a smile, "They would never expect us to move so quickly."
"Ok."
Hanekawa reminded, "I will deal with Mangetsu Kizuna then."
"Don't worry, no one will snatch it from you."
Tsunade said with some evil interest, "Since Mangetsu Kizuna wants to defeat you, then you must help him realize this wish."
It is true that Mangetsu Hozuki is a genius, but Hanekawa is not just a genius, he can be called a strong man.
There is no need to say who will win or lose.
"I returned to Konoha Village this time, and the Hyuga clan invited me to dinner."
Hanekawa suddenly thought of something and said, "Uncle Hiashi said he wants his future children to be my students."
"The Hyuga clan has a good plan."
Tsunade couldn't help but snort when she heard that and said.
"I have already agreed to it."
Hanekawa smiled and said, "If the teacher feels it is inappropriate, I will tell him when I get back."
"There's nothing wrong with that."
Tsunade shook her head and said, "The child of the Hyuga clan leader is qualified to be your student."
She naturally knew why Hinata Hiashi did this.
But overall, no harm.
After all, the Hyuga clan has always been a strong supporter of the Hokage lineage, and they are not as fond of making trouble as the Uchiha clan.
"That's good."
Hanekawa is also worried about losing Hyuga Hinata, a shy student.
Besides her, who are the other two to choose?
Hanekawa suddenly took a breath.
He always felt that Uzumaki Kushina and Namikaze Minato would hand Uzumaki Naruto over to him.
Perhaps in order to get closer to the new Hokage Tsunade, the Uchiha clan will also let Uchiha Itachi or Uchiha Sasuke become his disciples.
When Hanekawa thought about it, he immediately exclaimed, "Wow!"
And the possibility of this happening is very high because his strength and status are too prominent.
Everyone wants to be his student.
"Go back and rest."
After Tsunade finished talking about things, she waved her hand and said, "Get enough rest. We'll need you to take the lead tomorrow."
"Ah."
Hanekawa came back to his senses and asked, "Teacher, are you hungry? I bought your favorite tender chicken."
"Give it to me quickly!"
Tsunade's eyes lit up involuntarily and she spoke impatiently.
"I bought it two days ago."
Hanekawa opened the storage scroll and said, "Wait for me to warm it up for you."
He placed his hands above the tender chicken and fire chakra surged out.
After a moment, the scent of bait filled the air.
Tsunade swallowed subconsciously.
Hanekawa felt like she was a little greedy cat, oh no, a big greedy cat.
"Aren't you going to eat?"
Tsunade took the chopsticks, a little surprised, and asked.
“This is specially bought for teachers.”
Hanekawa stood up and said, "I told Hong and Lin before that I would eat with them."
"then you go."
Tsunade picked up a piece of chicken and threw it into her mouth.
After Hanekawa left, she suddenly felt that the tender chicken was not as delicious as before.
The originally high spirits became dull.
When Hanekawa walked into Yuhi Kurenai's tent, he smelled a burst of fragrance.
They had already heated up all the snacks, and now the two of them were sitting at the small table eating.
"Come on!"
As soon as Yuhi Kurenai saw Hanekawa, she waved to him.
She was holding a string of three-colored meatballs in her hand and had already eaten one.
"Thank you."
Hanekawa looked at the three-colored meatballs that were brought to his mouth, opened his mouth and took a bite of one.
Nohara Lin pursed her lips, feeling a little envious.
The close relationship between Yuhi Kurenai and Hanekawa was something she could never achieve.
"do you want to eat?"
Yuhi Kurenai noticed the look in Nohara Lin's eyes and gave her the last three-colored meatball.
Nohara Lin couldn't help but widen her eyes.
She always felt that it was too subtle for three people to eat the same string of three-color meatballs.
"Thank you."
Nohara Lin hesitated to speak, and finally took a bite of the three-color meatball.
……
In a remote alley somewhere in Konoha Village.
Bang.
A puff of smoke rose out of nowhere and quickly disappeared.
"It seems that nothing has changed in Konoha Village."
Jiraiya looked around and then stretched.
He rushed back from the Land of Hot Springs because of the commission given to him by Tsunade a week ago to investigate the Wood Release experiment.
In front of him stood a toad that looked extremely ordinary.
"Lead the way."
Jiraiya spoke up.
He sent out a large number of toads to investigate multiple bases in the root area, and now he finally got some results.
Of course, it was once the root base.
These toads are not his spirit beasts, but just the most common toads.
If an ordinary ninja sees it, they will probably subconsciously ignore it.
Speaking of which, this was all thanks to Danzo Shimura running to the battlefield of Kumogakure Village.
If he was in Konoha Village, the investigation wouldn't be so easy.
After all, he was very powerful, and he knew that Jiraiya could control toads, so he would naturally become suspicious.
Jiraiya followed the toad, hiding carefully all the way, and finally came to an underground secret room.
He opened the drawer and found the sealed experimental records.
After watching for a while, Jiraiya's face was full of anger.
Many years ago, more than sixty babies disappeared from a village near Konoha Village.
After an investigation at that time, there was no result.
But no one expected that it was Danzo Shimura and the Root who did it, and their purpose was to use them for Wood Release experiments.
"It's absolutely heartbreaking!"
Jiraiya couldn't help but curse.
He continued to read.
As expected, these are all records of failed experiments.
But what puzzled him was that the Wood Release experiment was stopped halfway through.
Jiraiya thought of the mysterious Wood Release ninja that Tsunade had mentioned.
The most likely possibility is that Shimura Danzo's Wood Release experiment was successful.
But how many Wood Release Ninjas are there?
Jiraiya turned to the last page and was suddenly stunned.
He recognized the handwriting, it was Orochimaru.
Could it be that... No, this is impossible!
Jiraiya suddenly felt very confused.
He just couldn't believe that Orochimaru was involved in this.
Jiraiya forced himself to calm down.
The handwriting alone doesn't explain anything.
If Orochimaru was really involved, then there would be a lot of traces left there.
Jiraiya decided to investigate Danzo Shimura and Orochimaru together.
Once it is confirmed, I will go to Tsunade to discuss what to do.
(End of this chapter)